JOPIC
Journal of Pulmonology and Intensive Care

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Chronic cough and Sjogren’s syndrome
Abstract
This year, I presented a study evaluating patients who presented with chronic cough in immunology allergy clinic Among the 106 patients evaluated, 11 were identified as experiencing cough secondary to Sjogren’s syndrome. This represents a noteworthy proportion. Accordingly, I deemed it appropriate to compose this letter to provide a more detailed presentation of the clinical characteristics and findings observed in these patients.

Keywords : Cough, Sjogren's syndrome, allergy

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Article available in :
Volume 3, Issue 2, 2025
Page : 46-47
https://doi.org/10.51271/JOPIC-0057
Article Information
Received : 16 May 2025
Accepted : 27 May 2025
Published : 29 May 2025
Corresponding Author :

Şengül Aksakal: Department of Immunology and Allergy, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, TurkDepartment of Immunology and Allergy, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkiye

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Citation : Aksakal Ş. Chronic cough and Sjogren’s syndrome. J Pulmonol Intens Care. 2025;3(2):46-47.

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